Brian M. Shafer, MD
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology
Department: Ophthalmology
Contact information
Shafer Vision Institute
633 W Germantown Pike
Suite 100
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
633 W Germantown Pike
Suite 100
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
Office: 215 654 2020
Fax: 215 278 4048
Fax: 215 278 4048
Education:
BS
University of Rochester, 2012.
MD
Temple University School of Medicine, 2016.
BS
University of Rochester, 2012.
MD
Temple University School of Medicine, 2016.
Post-Graduate Training
Intern, Medicine, Pennsylvania Hospital, 2016-2017.
Resident in Ophthalmology, Scheie Eye Institute, University of Pennsylvania, 2017-2020.
Fellow in Cornea, Refractive, Glaucoma, and Anterior Segment Surgery, Vance Thompson Vision, Sioux Falls, SD, 2020-2021.
Intern, Medicine, Pennsylvania Hospital, 2016-2017.
Resident in Ophthalmology, Scheie Eye Institute, University of Pennsylvania, 2017-2020.
Fellow in Cornea, Refractive, Glaucoma, and Anterior Segment Surgery, Vance Thompson Vision, Sioux Falls, SD, 2020-2021.
Certifications
American Board of Ophthalmology, 2021.
Permanent linkAmerican Board of Ophthalmology, 2021.
Description of Clinical Expertise
Cataract Surgery, Refractive Cataract Surgery, Intraocular Lens Technology, LASIK, PRK, EVO ICL, Refractive Lens Exchange, Corneal Transplants, Glaucoma, Interventional GlaucomaSelected Publications
Shafer BM, Puls-Boever K, Berdahl JP, Thompson V, Ibach MJ, Zimprich LL, Schweitzer JA.: Defocus Curve of Emerging Presbyopic Patients. Clin Ophthalmol 17: 843-847, Mar 2023.Ferguson TJ, Wilson CW, Shafer BM, Berdahl JP, Terveen DC.: Clinical Outcomes of a Non-Diffractive Extended Depth-of-Focus IOL in Eyes with Mild Glaucoma. Clin Ophthalmol 17: 861-868, Mar 2023.
Rohlf D, La Nasa A, Terveen D, Shafer B, Thompson V, Berdahl J.: Outcomes of LASIK vs PRK enhancement in eyes with prior cataract surgery. J Cataract Refract Surg 49: 62-68, Jan 2023.
Shafer BM, McCabe C, Reiser H, Newsom TH, Berdahl J.: The REVIVE Study: Long Term Outcomes of a Novel Non-Diffractive Extended Vision IOL versus Monofocal Control IOL. Clin Ophthalmol 16: 3945-3950, Nov 2022.
Shafer B, Ferguson TJ, Chu N, Brambilla E, Yoo P.: The Effect of Periocular Negative Pressure Application on Intraocular and Retrobulbar Pressure in Human Cadaver Eyes. Ophthalmol Ther 2022.
Tirelli F, Shafer BM, Davidson SL, Lerman MA.: Immunomodulation and TNF-α inhibition for tubulointerstitial nephritis and uveitis syndrome: a case series. J AAPOS 2021.
Ibach MJ, Shafer BM, Wallin DD, Puls-Boever KR, Thompson VM, Berdahl JP.: The Effectiveness and Safety of Dextenza 0.4 mg for the Treatment of Postoperative Inflammation and Pain in Patients After Photorefractive Keratectomy: The RESTORE Trial. J Refract Surg 2021.
Shankar VA, Bialick SR, Shafer BM: Metastatic Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma to the Optic Nerve Sheath. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg Page: e87-e90, Jul/Aug 2020.
Shafer BM, Greenwood M: Presbyopia Correction at the Time of Cataract Surgery. Curr Ophthalmol Rep Page: 1-9, 2020.
Shafer BM, Lee V, Mehta S: Excision of a Large Cutaneous Horn. JAMA Ophthalmology 37(8): e185792, Aug 2019.
